Global Bicycle Cities Index 2019

I saw this article published which ranks the top 90 cities worldwide based on their overall cycling conditions.  It was interesting to note that Seattle is ranked 49th worldwide, but 3rd within the US.  Also interesting that the top 3 US cities are west coast, hilly, and not known for great weather, all of which must handicap them somewhat as weather is factored into the rankings and all would seem to discourage cycling.  The top US city, San Francisco is also only ranked 39th worldwide.  Another point of note is that Los Angeles is the only US city to make the grade that is known for good weather.  No Phoenix, Tampa, Miami, Atlanta, etc.  Seems that one could argue that cycling conditions are largely cultural vs environmental based on these results.

The Benefits of Shifting to Cycling

The Institute for Transportation & Development Policy created a study that found cities could save $25 Trillion over the next 35 years by embracing cycling.

Spring Showers

It has been an unusually wet spring, even for Seattle. But last week I rode every day except Friday, and I started out this week on the good foot, riding into work. There were a couple of brief soakers on the way in, as well as the kind of misty rain that makes me feel that I'm riding to just moisturize my skin or something. It's easy to forget how much fun it is to ride in the rain, and now that I'm at work, I feel totally pumped by this morning's ride.